Saturday, September 6, 2008

Acorn Squash



















(Recipe and Photo from Taste of Home)

Microwave Acorn Squash

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers of squash with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 squash half
  • Calories:
  • 216
  • Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 15 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 200 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 43 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g

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